Serenade Ensemble

Serenade Ensemble performed in our Thanksgiving concert at the Liberty Tree Mall in Danvers, MA. Their string ensemble performance of Por Una Cabeza and Viva La Vida attracted a big crowd in the mall and gained long lasting applause and cheer from the audience. Everyone was delighted to hear the heart-warming music, especially in this holiday season. Let’s hear the story of Serenade Ensemble. 

Serenade Ensemble is a youth chamber ensemble founded by violinist and violin teacher Wenfei Zhu. The ensemble is based in Winchester, MA and composed of girls aged 13-14. The mission of Serenade Ensemble is to provide meaningful performance opportunities for young musicians while using music as a tool to enrich community life, promote intergenerational connection, and bring beauty and inspiration to public and nonprofit space.

The ensemble features a balanced instrumentation including two first violins, two second violins, two violas, two cellos, and a piano accompaniment. Through ensemble training and public performance, the group aims to foster both musical growth and a strong sense of community engagement among young musicians. The ensemble’s repertoire spans traditional Chinese music, classical-inspired works, and popular international pieces, including Bu Bu Gao (步步高), Spring Festival Overture, The World Has Given Me Everything, Up the Spring Mountain (上春山), Viva La Vida, and Por Una Cabeza. These familiar and expressive selections are chosen to engage diverse audiences and create moments of joy and resonance.